Here are 5 kid-friendly chicken recipes that are tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare:
1. Chicken Nuggets (Homemade & Healthy)
Ingredients:
- 250g boneless chicken (cut into small cubes)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and mixed herbs (mild)
Instructions:
- Blend chicken, cheese, and spices into a paste.
- Shape into small nuggets.
- Dip in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
- Shallow fry or bake at 180°C for 15-20 mins.
Serve with ketchup or yogurt dip.
2. Creamy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiled pasta
- ½ cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- Grated cheese (optional), salt
Instructions:
- Melt butter, stir in flour, then slowly add milk.
- Add chicken and cheese, stir until creamy.
- Mix with pasta and serve warm.
Add finely chopped carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
3. Chicken & Veggie Pulao
Ingredients:
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ¼ cup chopped chicken
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, potato)
- Mild spices (turmeric, cumin, bay leaf)
Instructions:
- Sauté veggies and chicken in ghee/oil.
- Add washed rice and spices.
- Cook with 1 cup water in a pressure cooker or pot until done.
Soft and mildly spiced—perfect for lunch.
4. Chicken Stuffed Paratha
Ingredients:
- Wheat dough
- Cooked shredded chicken
- Chopped onion, salt, mild spices
Instructions:
- Mix chicken with onion and spices.
- Roll dough, stuff chicken mix inside, roll again.
- Cook on tawa with ghee until golden.
Great for tiffin boxes.
5. Chicken Soup with Rice
Ingredients:
- ½ cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp cooked rice
- Chopped carrot, beans
- Salt, pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- Boil all ingredients until soft.
- Lightly mash for toddlers or serve chunky for older kids.
Comforting and nutritious meal.
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